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The Houston Texans play the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in the playoffs.

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on January 10, 2013 8:05 PM

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Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) celebrates his touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) celebrates his touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston. (AP ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Michael Johnson (93) during the third quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Michael Johnson (93) during the third quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) runs through the Cincinnati Bengals defense during the first half of an NFL playoff football game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston.

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) runs through the Cincinnati Bengals defense during the first half of an NFL playoff football game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston.

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is brought down by Cincinnati Bengals free safety Reggie Nelson (20) during the second quarter of an AFC playoff game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston. less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is brought down by Cincinnati Bengals free safety Reggie Nelson (20) during the second quarter of an AFC playoff game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) celebrates his 1-yard touchdown run against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter of an AFC playoff game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston. less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) celebrates his 1-yard touchdown run against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter of an AFC playoff game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) celebrates after picking up a first down to allow the Texans to run out the clock on a 19-13 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL playoff football game at Reliant Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston. less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) celebrates after picking up a first down to allow the Texans to run out the clock on a 19-13 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL playoff football game at ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) fumbles as he is hit by Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Jasper Brinkley (54) and outside linebacker Erin Henderson (50) for a turnover during the second quarter of a NFL game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at Reliant Stadium in Houston. less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) fumbles as he is hit by Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Jasper Brinkley (54) and outside linebacker Erin Henderson (50) for a turnover during the second quarter ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) rushes for a gain as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis, right, defends in the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) rushes for a gain as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis, right, defends in the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts free safety Antoine Bethea (41) in the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts free safety Antoine Bethea (41) in the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) rushes for a gain against the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. The Texans defeated the Colts 29-17. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) rushes for a gain against the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. The Texans defeated the Colts ... more

Houston Texans tackle Derek Newton (75) gives Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) a head butt after a hard first down run during the fourth quarter of a NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Reliant Stadium in Houston. less

Houston Texans tackle Derek Newton (75) gives Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) a head butt after a hard first down run during the fourth quarter of a NFL football game against the Indianapolis ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is brought down by Indianapolis Colts defensive end Cory Redding (90) as he goes off tackle for a two-yard gain inside the Colts red zone during the first quarter at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Houston. less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is brought down by Indianapolis Colts defensive end Cory Redding (90) as he goes off tackle for a two-yard gain inside the Colts red zone during the first quarter ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) hands off to running back Arian Foster (23) during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) less

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) hands off to running back Arian Foster (23) during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) scores a touchdown in front of New England Patriots outside linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. The Patriots won 42-14. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) scores a touchdown in front of New England Patriots outside linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) rushes between New England Patriots defensive tackle Brandon Deaderick (71) and cornerback Aqib Talib (31) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) rushes between New England Patriots defensive tackle Brandon Deaderick (71) and cornerback Aqib Talib (31) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is stopped at the goal line by Detroit Lions strong safety Erik Coleman (24) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. Foster scored on the next play. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is stopped at the goal line by Detroit Lions strong safety Erik Coleman (24) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster breaks away from Detroit Lions defensive end Lawrence Jackson (94) and linebacker Stephen Tulloch (55) for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster breaks away from Detroit Lions defensive end Lawrence Jackson (94) and linebacker Stephen Tulloch (55) for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is stopped at the goal line by Detroit Lions strong safety Erik Coleman (24) and linebacker Stephen Tulloch (55) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. Foster scored on the next play. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is stopped at the goal line by Detroit Lions strong safety Erik Coleman (24) and linebacker Stephen Tulloch (55) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. ... more

Photo: Rick Osentoski, Associated Press

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster falls into the end zone... Photo-3779524.54968 - San Antonio Express-News

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Houston Texans running back Justin Forsett (28) breaks for an 81-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski) less

Houston Texans running back Justin Forsett (28) breaks for an 81-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster, left, and teammate tackle Ryan Harris (68) celebrate after Foster's touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster, left, and teammate tackle Ryan Harris (68) celebrate after Foster's touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field ... more

Houston Texans running back Justin Forsett (28) is hit by Detroit Lions free safety Louis Delmas (26) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) less

Houston Texans running back Justin Forsett (28) is hit by Detroit Lions free safety Louis Delmas (26) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. (AP ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) hands off to running back Arian Foster (23) in the first half an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) less

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) hands off to running back Arian Foster (23) in the first half an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Rex ... more

Middle linebacker Brian Urlacher #54 of the Chicago Bears tackles running back Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans in the third quarter of the game at Soldier Field on November 11, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.

Middle linebacker Brian Urlacher #54 of the Chicago Bears tackles running back Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans in the third quarter of the game at Soldier Field on November 11, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) looks for running room behind against the Chicago Bears during the first half an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) looks for running room behind against the Chicago Bears during the first half an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) hands off to running back Arian Foster (23) during the first half an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) less

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) hands off to running back Arian Foster (23) during the first half an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. ... more

Running back Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans carries the ball against the defense of cornerback Tim Jennings #26 of the Chicago Bears during the game at Soldier Field on November 11, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. less

Running back Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans carries the ball against the defense of cornerback Tim Jennings #26 of the Chicago Bears during the game at Soldier Field on November 11, 2012 in Chicago, ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) rushes for gain and Buffalo Bills cornerback Leodis McKelvin (21) pushes him out of bounds in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) rushes for gain and Buffalo Bills cornerback Leodis McKelvin (21) pushes him out of bounds in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) rushes for a gain as Buffalo Bills' Kelvin Sheppard (55) and Nigel Bradham (53) defend in the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) rushes for a gain as Buffalo Bills' Kelvin Sheppard (55) and Nigel Bradham (53) defend in the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at Reliant Stadium in Houston. The Texans beat the Ravens 43-13. less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at Reliant Stadium ... more

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (59) swats Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) on the head during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at Reliant Stadium in Houston. less

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (59) swats Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) on the head during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at Reliant Stadium in ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is tackled near the end zone by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (59) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Houston. Texans won 43-13. less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is tackled near the end zone by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (59) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium, Sunday, Oct. ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) reaches across the goal line for a 2-yard touchdown run over Baltimore Ravens linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (59) comes in to defend during the fourth quarter at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Houston. The Texans beat the Ravens 43-13. less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) reaches across the goal line for a 2-yard touchdown run over Baltimore Ravens linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (59) comes in to defend during the fourth quarter at ... more